Walnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.

Grinding forever as his wife cranks the stone, the whirlygig man turns our hand to mechanical toys.

The Shakers were rocking in this classic chair of turned and steam-bent maple.

Traditional Shaker worsted tape in checkerboard patterns makes a sweet seat.

Swelling and shrinking, bending and breaking, the worker with wood must be wetness aware!

Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.

Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.

With artful arched feet and tenoned trestle top, this Shaker side table stands sturdy and fine.

Strong and resilient, wood has the lively lightness to support a leg when it’s lacking.

With its turned top and dovetailed legs, this walnut tripod table is a classic of American design.

An Asheville artisan shows the secrets of the steam-bent green-wood chair

Build the frame and panel door of this corner cupboard—an early American classic.

Complete your corner cupboard with glass casement doors and molded crown.